Scientists explore how the humble leaf could power the planet

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Researchers at Imperial College London embark on 'artificial leaf' project to produce power by mimicking photosynthesis

It is one of evolution's crowning achievements - a mini green power station and organic factory combined and the source of almost all of the energy that fuels every living thing on the planet. Now...

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